First freelance project--advice?
September 9, 2015 8:45 PM

Tomorrow I am meeting with a company for my first-ever freelance gig as a Salesforce consultant. What advice do you have?

I work full time and don't need this gig - in fact, this company called me for my help. Therefore I feel like I'm in the driver's seat, but I would like to parlay this job into potential future additional freelance / consulting projects.

What questions should I be asking? Do you have any suggestions for templates I can use to put together a statement of work / quote? What can I expect?

More than anything I am interested in your opinion as a veteran freelancer in any capacity. Any advice is appreciated.

Thanks!!
posted by eggman to Work & Money (2 answers total) 2 users marked this as a favorite
Ask a bunch of questions about what needs to happen, and figure out a way to make that happen with the SoW. Take a bunch of notes during your meeting, and ask lots of questions. Ask if they have a preferred template. Break things down, and be clear about what you will be responsible for doing/providing, and what the company will be doing/providing.
posted by oceanjesse at 3:20 AM on September 10, 2015


Don't make promises or talk money in this meeting. By all means, gather information about their requirements and talk about what you can deliver but don't don't ever put together a package at the table with the client.
posted by DarlingBri at 3:36 AM on September 10, 2015


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